A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Harrisonburg, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Harrisonburg work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Harrisonburg
13 repair companies serve Harrisonburg from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Harrisonburg itself, and the rest are spread across Staunton (3), Fishersville (3), and Bridgewater (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Appliance Repair Tech Harrisonburg is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Harrisonburg. No company within 90 miles of Harrisonburg mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Harrisonburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 5.6, 6.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
At the top of the Harrisonburg list: VA Commercial Repair Solutions (23.7 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HomePro Elite Services (5.6 miles away, based in Bridgewater, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, French door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore's garage-ready refrigerators use an inverter compressor that it says holds temperatures steadier, runs quieter and wears less than a conventional compressor. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- Freezer thawing in a cold garage. Kenmore says a standard refrigerator in a room below about 45°F may not run its compressor enough, and recommends a garage-ready model built for a wide temperature range. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Harrisonburg
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Harrisonburg and freezer repair in Harrisonburg.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Kenmore rates its garage-ready models for surrounding temperatures from 45°F to 110°F and notes that standard refrigerators struggle below 45°F. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
- A new Kenmore refrigerator reaches a usable fresh food temperature in about 4 to 6 hours, but the freezer needs 12 to 24 hours to settle at its 0°F target. Source: Kenmore - FAQ: How long does it take for a new fridge to reach its designated temperature?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Harrisonburg
Most ice maker calls in Harrisonburg come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Harrisonburg
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Harrisonburg, VA
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Harrisonburg
Live outside Harrisonburg? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Massanetta Springs, Bridgewater, and Broadway. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Harrisonburg technician bring the right parts.